Presented by Kristin W. Roscoe, Esq.

 

Includes 3 CE credits LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs. A recording will be made available to all registrants for 3 months. If you can't attend live, you can get credit by watching the recording and passing the test. 

EBCAMFT members:  $60
CAMFT members:  $65
Non-members:  $85

REGISTER NOW! 

Sometimes, child abuse or neglect is obvious, and you don’t even hesitate before calling CPS or law enforcement. Unfortunately, most of your obligations as a mandated reporter live in that horrible grey area. Is what your patient reports even something that could trigger obligations to report? Do you have reasonable suspicion that child abuse or neglect may have occurred? What is reasonable suspicion? Have you ever found yourself asking these types of questions? If so, this three-hour workshop will provide attendees with an overview of those obligations outlined in California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) to be more confident when presented with potential reporting issues.

Measurable Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

1. Identify the categories of child abuse and neglect under California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
2. Identify the three entities a mandated reporter is permitted to report to
3. Distinguish between those reporting obligations that are mandated versus permissive
4. State the amount of time a mandated reporter has to make an initial verbal report and the subsequent written report

About the Presenter

Kristin W. Roscoe, Esq., CAMFT Staff Attorney, takes CAMFT member phone calls regarding law and ethics issues and contributes articles on those subjects to The Therapist. Before joining CAMFT’s legal team, Kristin represented healthcare systems and professionals in professional negligence litigation at La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames. Since entering the legal profession, Kristin has worked in various capacities presenting to and advocating on behalf of her clients both in and outside of the courtroom. Kristin received her B.A. from The College of Wooster in 2006 and graduated from The American University Washington College of Law with her J.D. in 2012.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

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Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

FREE for EBCAMFT Members!
Partners & Children Welcome!

Join us for a relaxed and fun opportunity to connect with fellow therapists, eat some food, play some games, win raffle prizes, build your professional network, and enjoy the fresh air with family and friends.

More details coming soon—stay tuned! We can't wait to see you there!

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We'll see you there!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Let us head into summer together with a baseball social!

Please join us for the 2025 Oakland Ballers Baseball Social.

The Ballers are a minor league team located in West Oakland. Come join us down the street from the stadium at Prescott Market Hall, for a bit to eat, a drink, or just the game. Friends and family are welcome to join! Please feel free to bring your loved ones.

In order to secure a special group ticket price of $20, we need people to register and prepay for this event. This is non-refundable. Register here to reserve your seat. Deadline is April 24th!

Pre-event networking at Prescott Market Hall at 5:00 PM, game starts a 6:35 PM. Prescott Market Hall is an indoor/outdoor food court that recently opened in Oakland near the ballpark. It hosts the following vendors:

• Almanac Brewing
• Fast Times Burgers
• Highwire Coffee Roasters
• Pizzeria Violetta
• Prescott Meats & Delicatessen
• Woo Can Cook

For more information http://oaklandside.org/2025/03/19/prescott-market-opening. (Be advised, Google and Prescott Market Hall’s website have not been updated and so the photos are inaccurate.)

There are also food and beverage vouchers available if you want to eat or drink at the park. Please contact Craig Toonder if you are interested in purchasing one. 

Coordination

Craig Toonder is coordinating this event. Email Craig at ctoondermft@gmail.com with questions about the event. For day of event issues, please call Craig at 510-499-7137.

Deadline to register is Thursday April 24th by 1pm. 

Ballpark Policies

We have a clear bag policy.  One large clear bag 14" x 6" x 14" or smaller will be allowed. There are some exceptions for small clutches (4.6" x 6.5" x 2"), medical bags, breast pumps, ADA needs, and diaper bags for guests accompanied by infants/toddlers. All bags are subject to search. All customers must go through our security screening.

The park is cashless. Pay for parking, food, drinks, merch., etc., with a Credit or Debit card. To read more about the park and the team go to: www.oaklandballers.com

Presented by  Bradley J. Muldrow, Esq. CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs. A recording will be made available for all registrants for 3 months. If you can't attend live, you can watch the recording, pass a test, and receive the CE credit. 

EBCAMFT members:  $60
CAMFT members:  $65
Non-members:  $85

REGISTER HERE

Although elder and dependent adult reporting is one of the most common legal issues therapists navigate in practice, it tends to receive much less focus than child abuse reporting. This workshop will provide a detailed overview of the mandated reporting procedures outlined in California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act, including the different types of reportable elder and dependent adult abuse, the types of California agencies that receive mandated elder and dependent adult abuse reports, and how much time mandated reporters have to make these reports.

The workshop will also address some of the most complex reporting issues therapists face, including: how the reporting requirements differ when alleged elder or dependent adult abuse victims reside outside of California, how to determine if a patient constitutes a “dependent adult,” and the types of abuse for which elder and dependent adult abuse reporting is mandated (as opposed to optional).

Educational Goals

Participants will become familiar with the categories of reportable elder and dependent adult abuse, under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act. Participants will understand the procedures for making mandated and optional elder and dependent adult abuse reports, under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act. Participants will further understand how much time California mandated reporters have to complete and submit mandated and optional elder and dependent adult abuse reports.

Measurable Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

About the Presenter

As a CAMFT staff attorney, Bradley J. Muldrow, Esq. takes member phone calls regarding law and ethics issues and contributes articles on those subjects to CAMFT's publication, the Therapist. Prior to joining CAMFT’s legal team, Brad worked on litigation and regulatory matters as an attorney for San Diego Gas & Electric Company. 

Since becoming an attorney, Brad has given law and ethics presentations to attorneys and judges as a member of the J. Clifford Wallace Inn of Court. He has also served as a board member for the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Foundation, a San Diego-based nonprofit.

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

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Presented by Jeffrey Gianelli, LCSW

2 CE Credits

Last day to register: Friday, June 6, 2025

A review of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts Informed Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Protocol developed by Jeffrey Gianelli and Ashley Swinson. This presentation will provide an overview of the standard 8 Phase protocol of EMDR and an overview of parts work (ego states, IFS) and will demonstrate how parts work can be incorporated into EMDR. It is appropriate both for those warning to learn more about EMDR/ Parts work in general and for those already practicing EMDR who want to develop skills to incorporate Parts work into their practice. This workshop is not intended to be a substitute for EMDR basic training, which is highly recommended before attempting to use EMDR as a modality. Some skills that come from EMDR such as Phase 2 resourcing are safe to use without having completed basic training provided the clinician fully understands and feels comfortable using them.

About the Presenter

Jeffrey Gianelli is an LCSW and has been practicing as a therapist for over eight years. He is the owner of the group practice Onward Leading Therapy with offices in Oakland, CA. He is a fully certified EMDR Consultant and has also completed IFS Level 1 Training. Jeffrey has co-developed a Parts Informed EMDR Protocol with his colleague, Ashley Swinson. Jeffrey specializes in treating Trauma/ PTSD, Anxiety, and helping clients improve their sense of self worth. He is a Trained Teacher of the Mindful Self Compassion Program and has completed a two year training as a Buddhist teacher. He is currently in training to become a Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator.

Educational Goals

1. Understand the 8 Phases of EMDR
2. Understand the basic about parts and parts work
3. Understand the integration of Parts work and EMDR

Measurable Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

Course Outline

TARGET AUDIENCE: Licensed psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage & family therapists, and pre-licensed professionals.

CE Credit Certificates

Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

East Bay Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #52488) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. East Bay Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Please note: Certificates of Completion will be awarded after the completion of the workshop to those who attend the workshop in its entirety and complete the course evaluation form.

Consider Joining East Bay CAMFT

We invite non-members to consider joining East Bay CAMFT.
Member pricing:
Licensed Membership/Community Partner Fee: $75/annually
Pre-Licensed Associate/Student/Retired Membership Fee: $50/annually

**IMPORTANT REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

You may cancel for a 50% refund between 5 and 15 days in advance of the event. No refunds for cancellations within 5 days of the event or for no-shows or failure to attend due to emergencies. Unused funds cannot be applied to future events. NO EXCEPTIONS! If the event is canceled for any reason, you will receive a full refund.

**By registering for the event you agree to the terms of the Cancellation/Refund Policy**

For general information, special needs, ADA accommodations, or grievances: Please contact Sandy at admin@ebcamft.org. You will receive a response within 24 hours. Note: Deadline for requesting ADA accommodations is two weeks prior to the workshop so that we may have time to properly accommodate you.

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We'll see you there!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We'll see you there!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We'll see you there!

Presented by Lisa Larsen, PsyD

2 CE Credits

Last day to register: Friday, August 22, 2025

This course provides a foundational understanding of traumatic and prolonged grief, distinguishing these conditions from acute grief. Participants will explore key risk factors, comorbid disorders, and the complexities that can complicate the grieving process. The course covers screening and assessment tools essential for identifying traumatic grief and discusses evidence-based treatment approaches to support affected individuals. Additionally, it examines resilience, posttraumatic growth, and the role of cultural and gender considerations in shaping grief experiences. Through a review of treatment objectives and modalities, clinicians will gain practical strategies for addressing grief-related distress in diverse populations.

About the Presenter

Lisa S. Larson, PsyD, has been a licensed cycle psychologist for over 20 years, starting in the San Francisco East Bay until she and her husband moved to the Antelope Valley in 2009. Her work in community mental health and substance abuse showed her the need for trauma-informed treatment, as well as the impact of unresolved grief on people's mental health in substance use. She has been in private practice since 2004, where she helps children, teens, adults, and couples cope with a variety of mental health concerns. She has narrowed her field of interest to grief, trauma, and LGTBQ+ minority stress. She currently works online throughout California, working with adults, teens, and couples.

She has been quoted in various periodicals, including Psych Central, Readers Digest, and Bustle Magazine. She has also presented on traumatic grief to various agencies, including the Iranian American Association, Trauma and Beyond, and the Los Angeles County Psychological Association. Lisa has also taught an on-demand course for the Zur Institute.

Educational Goals

1. Learn the difference between traumatic/prolonged grief and acute grief
2. Name risk factors and how to assess for complications in the grief process
3. Choose treatment options that help people with traumatic/prolonged grief suffer less and heal more expediently

Measurable Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

Course Outline

TARGET AUDIENCE: Licensed psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage & family therapists, and pre-licensed professionals.

CE Credit Certificates

Course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

East Bay Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #52488) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. East Bay Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Please note: Certificates of Completion will be awarded after the completion of the workshop to those who attend the workshop in its entirety and complete the course evaluation form.

Consider Joining East Bay CAMFT

We invite non-members to consider joining East Bay CAMFT.
Member pricing:
Licensed Membership/Community Partner Fee: $75/annually
Pre-Licensed Associate/Student/Retired Membership Fee: $50/annually

**IMPORTANT REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

You may cancel for a 50% refund between 5 and 15 days in advance of the event. No refunds for cancellations within 5 days of the event or for no-shows or failure to attend due to emergencies. Unused funds cannot be applied to future events. NO EXCEPTIONS! If the event is canceled for any reason, you will receive a full refund.

**By registering for the event you agree to the terms of the Cancellation/Refund Policy**

For general information, special needs, ADA accommodations, or grievances: Please contact Sandy at admin@ebcamft.org. You will receive a response within 24 hours. Note: Deadline for requesting ADA accommodations is two weeks prior to the workshop so that we may have time to properly accommodate you.

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We'll see you there!

Presented by Alain Montgomery, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs. A recording will be made available for all registrants for 3 months. If you can't attend live, you can watch the recording, pass a test, and receive the CE credit. 

EBCAMFT members:  $60
CAMFT members:  $65
Non-members:  $85

REGISTER NOW!

Event Details

Working with minors requires an understanding of the laws and ethical standards that pertain to minor consent and the authority that minors, and/or others, have over the minor’s clinical information. Additionally, working with minors may involve the need to interact and share information with third parties. During this three (3) hour presentation, CAMFT Staff Attorney Alain Montgomery will review California minor consent laws and common issues related to the confidentiality of the minor’s healthcare information.

Educational Goals

Participants will gain a better understanding of the applicable laws and the CAMFT ethical standards that relate to minor consent, the release of a minor’s health care information, and conflict of interest issues related to the treatment of minors. As a result of the workshop, participants will be better equipped to make informed and legally and ethically sound decisions when working with minors.

Learning Objectives

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

MORE INFO

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We'll see you there!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Presented by Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney

Includes 3 CE credits for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs. A recording will be made available for all registrants for 3 months. If you can't attend live, you can watch the recording, pass a test, and receive the CE credit. 

EBCAMFT members:  $60
CAMFT members:  $65
Non-members:  $85

REGISTER NOW!

Event Details

California’s Medi-Cal system is complex and ever-changing. During this three-hour presentation, CAMFT Staff Attorney, Sara Jasper, will provide an overview of the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health system, including information about CalAIM and BH-Connect. Ms. Jasper will review Medi-Cal’s requirements for telehealth services, provider addresses and how providers who offer “remote-only” services can apply for an exemption from Medi-Cal’s place of business requirements. Ms. Jasper will offer practice tips and resources Medi-Cal providers may use to strengthen their recordkeeping practices in anticipation of audits. Finally, Ms. Jasper will offer general resources to support providers as they navigate the Medi-Cal system, including resources for those providing care to dual eligible patients and caregivers.

Educational Goals

Participants will review the pathways to behavioral health care services within the Medi-Cal system. Participants will learn about the laws and policies that pertain to their work within the Medi-Cal system. As a result of the workshop, participants will be able to identify the requirements for rendering telehealth services and recordkeeping. The tips and resources provided will prepare and assist Medi-Cal providers with responding to audit requests. Providers will also be empowered by receiving resources they can use when addressing more complex issues such as billing for services rendered to dual eligibles or caregivers.

Learning Objectives

TARGET AUDIENCE: LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs

MORE INFO

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We'll see you there!

Please join us as Natasha Griffin leads our
monthly networking group. 

Connect and meet your peers. 

Guests are welcome, too!

We'll see you there!

Pre-licensed (associates and students in MFT and related programs) clinicians are invited to join the monthly 3000 hour networking group. Come share information about licensure processes, job opportunities, upcoming trainings, and more. This event is led by Pre-licensure Director Tanya Jacobs.

We'll see you there!

EAST BAY CAMFT invites our members to sign up to volunteer to help with events, committees, or other volunteer opportunities!

Please register to add your name to our list of volunteers for EB CAMFT activities.  

This is a great opportunity to get more involved with your chapter, connect with other therapists, give back to your profession, and make new friends by helping on an occasional or a regular basis with chapter activities and needs!  You an select the category you might be interested in, and you will be contacted by a Board member when an opportunity arises.

Volunteer Categories are:

1.  Help organize or work at an In-person event(s)

2.  Volunteer for an EB CAMFT Committee

3.  Volunteer for either of the above options

4.  Volunteer for other occasional jobs

  

Register your interest here: 

https://ebcamft.org/event-5365036

For more information contact: Sandy at admin@ebcamft.org.